Furgang, Kathy

Explains the parts of our eyes, how they allow us to see in color and darkness, the importance of good vision, and various eye problems.

Explains the parts of the nose, its functions in connection with smelling and breathing, and the power and importance of the sense of smell in people and other animals.

Explains how the human ear works, describing the outer, middle, and inner ear and the effect of the inner ear on balance, and also discusses deafness and hearing in other animals.

Readers learn how to find and land an interesting internship or volunteer opportunity in their community, as well as how to make the most of the experience. A varied list of music-related organizations to contact supplements the creative ideas in the text.

Facts and photographs introduce readers to weather concepts.

Describes the parts of the lungs and respiratory system, how they function, and problems that can affect them.

Describes the job opportunities for readers with computer skills, and provides information on how to find a job, business ethics, and training for career advancement.

Traces the history of the right to privacy, examines seminal precedents and related ideological debates, and discusses interpretations of laws.

Provides both a broad overview of stock trading and a more fine-grained, "insider" perspective on the international buying and selling that both drives the economy and reflects its health, that both funds corporations and measures their performance, and that increasingly plays a central role in wealth creation or wealth loss for American families.

Presents information about money, explaining what it is, why it is valuable, and more.